What does the Bible say about alcohol?
This week in our What Does the Bible Say About...? series, we looked at a topic that sparks a lot of conversation and confusion—alcohol. Is it okay to drink? Where’s the line between freedom and wisdom? And what’s our responsibility to one another in how we approach it?
Charlie walks through Romans 14 to offer biblical principles that help us live with both discernment and kindness. Alcohol isn’t good or bad in itself—it’s how we use it, how self-aware we are, and how our choices affect others. We’re reminded that Christian maturity doesn’t mean following a strict rulebook, but learning to live thoughtfully, lovingly, and wisely in the gray areas.
If you’ve ever felt tension navigating your freedom in Christ—especially in social situations—this message encourages you to pursue holiness without judgment and kindness without compromise.
What are the positives about issues where we have the freedom to make the decision for ourselves? What are the dangers?
How can we mitigate the dangers?
What are some instances where it’s good to give up freedom for someone else? In what circumstances does it apply to alcohol?
Do you agree that alcohol is dangerous? Why or why not?
What are some wise choices you can make?
What are the positives about issues where we have the freedom to make the decision for ourselves? What are the dangers?
How can we mitigate the dangers?
What are some instances where it’s good to give up freedom for someone else? In what circumstances does it apply to alcohol?
Do you agree that alcohol is dangerous? Why or why not?
What are some wise choices you can make?
